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Home Sales, News, US Real Estate

Appraisers and homeowners now see eye-to-eye

By Mike Wheatley | January 17, 2018

Featured News, Industry Technology, Real Estate Technology, US Real Estate

How automation is threatening the appraisal industry

By Mike Wheatley | September 21, 2017

Appraisers might be starting to feel a little hot under the collar amid the growing realization that advances in automation and artificial intelligence technologies could one day threaten their jobs.

Featured News, Industry Technology, Real Estate Technology, US Real Estate

Freddie Mac wants to automate the appraisal process, for some

By Mike Wheatley | August 22, 2017

Mortgage servicer Freddie Mac is hoping to automate home appraisals in an effort to speed up the closing process and reduce fees for home buyers.

Brokerage, Real Estate Agents, US Real Estate

Why one real estate agent rejected higher bids in favor of an all-cash offer

By Mike Wheatley | July 26, 2017

Dallas-based real estate agent Laura Barnett didn’t anticipate quite so much interest in a listing she put on the market just three weeks ago.

Home Buying, US Real Estate

NAR report highlights growing appraisal problems

By Mike Wheatley | May 2, 2017

The National Association of Realtors has just published its latest realtor's Confidence Index for March 2017, highlighting some of the biggest roadblocks in the way of closing real estate transaction

Home Buying, US Real Estate

Homeowners and appraisers disagree on home valuations

By Mike Wheatley | April 14, 2017

The gap between homeowner's perceptions of their properties' value and what appraisers say their homes are actually worth is growing bigger

Home Buying, US Real Estate

Should Zika be factored into Miami home appraisals?

By Mike Wheatley | August 11, 2016

It’s feared that the impact of the Zika virus in Florida is even being felt in local real estate markets, affecting home values in some parts of the state.

Mortgage, US Real Estate

Fannie Mae Creates Blacklist for 'Questionable' Appraisers

By Mike Wheatley | January 30, 2014

Fannie Mae is at last taking action against appraisers deemed to have 'questionable practices', and has apparently created a blacklist of those who mortgage lenders and banks should be wary of doing business with.

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